Payroll Specialist at Palmpay Limited

Posted on Tue 16th Sep, 2025 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Lagos

Role Overview

  • The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and executing end-to-end payroll processes at PalmPay. 
  • This role ensures accurate salary computation, statutory compliance, and timely payments while maintaining high levels of confidentiality and data integrity.
  • The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical skills, a sound knowledge of Nigerian payroll legislation, and experience in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration:

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
  • Collect, review, and validate payroll inputs (e.g., attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions, bonuses).
  • Reconcile payroll data with HR and Finance records.
  • Prepare and distribute payslips to employees.

Statutory Compliance:

  • Ensure accurate calculation and remittance of statutory deductions (PAYE, Pension, NHF, NSITF, ITF, etc.) in line with Nigerian laws.
  • Stay updated on labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Liaise with regulators and external auditors on payroll-related matters.

Reporting & Analysis:

  • Prepare payroll reports for management, auditors, and regulators.
  • Support HR and Finance in budgeting and forecasting staff costs.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data confidentiality.

Systems & Process Improvement:

  • Utilize HRIS and payroll software to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements in payroll administration.
  • Ensure system upgrades and integrations are properly configured for payroll needs.

Employee Support:

  • Address payrollrelated queries from employees in a timely and professional manner.
  • Collaborate with HR on compensation and benefits issues.
  • Provide clarity to employees on deductions, benefits, and payroll policies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Accuracy of payroll runs (error-free).
  • Timeliness of payroll processing and statutory remittances.
  • Employee satisfaction with payroll services (measured via HR surveys).
  • Compliance with labor and tax regulations.
  • Reduction in payroll processing time through automation.

Key Qualifications
Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of proven payroll management experience, preferably within the financial services sector.
  • Strong knowledge of Nigerian payroll legislation, tax compliance, and statutory remittances.
  • Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, PayDay, Oracle, etc.).

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
  • Problem-solving and process improvement mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Pension and statutory benefits.
  • Health and wellness coverage.
  • Career development and training opportunities.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Application Closing Date
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